Gecko Tobacco
The universal solvent-based gravure inks system for cigarette packaging
Application
The solvent-based ink series of choice for printing tobacco packaging made from paper and board.
Fully approved by all major tobacco brands. Delivers outstanding full and halftone printability in gravure printing.
Printing Processes
- Rotogravure
Special Properties
- Excellent half- and fulltone printability
- Low solvent retention
- Very high blocking resistance
- Good heat resistance (up to 180°C)
Suited Substrates
- Paper
- Folding cartons
- Metallised paper
- Aluminium
Additional Information
Most fastnesses are defined by choice of Gecko Base concentrates due to pigment specific properties. Other physical properties are governed by type of ink series.
Available as ready made inks or from Gecko Base monopigmented concentrate and Gecko Tobacco system additive within an ink dispenser formulation.
